Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and often discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition continued when he became emperor in 997.
Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the son of a concubine (later Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Song Dynasty during the last two years of her husband’s reign. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later in 1033.
as Liu E
as Zhao Heng
as Xiao Shou'an
as Su Wen
as Guo Jingqi
as Kou Zhun
as Feng Yi
as Wang Qinruo
as Zhao Zhen
as Princess Ling Yang
as Li Wan'er
as Ding Wei
as Princess Tie Jing
as Cao Li Yong
as Yuan Zuo
as Zhao Yuan Fen
as Guo Xian
as Mu Yi
as Zhao Jin
as Zhang Jingzong
as Yang Ying Luo
as Wen Jialing
as Prince Zhao Ji
as Zhao You
as Pan Liang
as Pan Yushu
as Zhao Guangyi
as Empress Dowager Xiao
as Zhao Ting Mei
as Madame Wang
as Li Muqing
as Xing Zhonghe
as Zhao Dezhao
as Han Derang
as Princess Consort Qin
as Old Woman
as Pan Bozheng
as Cao Jian
as Zhao Yuanxi
as Wang Jien
as Guo Chongxin
as Yue'er
as Yang Yanzhao
as Li Zaifeng
as Yi Qin [Inner Palace Department]
as Cao Ru
as Guo Qingwu (voiced by Qiao Shi Yu)
as Zhao Zhen (young)
as Xiao Talin
Full cast details coming soon!